Middle East

Half of Russian drone strikes near Ukraine spill into Romania

In over 50 per cent of Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine near Romania's borders, fragments of Russian drones have fallen on Romanian territory, according to data sent to AGERPRES on Sunday by the Ministry of National Defence (MApN), following two Ro-Alert messages sent to residents in the north of Tulcea County on Saturday evening amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

2025-09-15T08:50:23.109709+00:00 IST

Prince Khalid bin Saud Al-Faisal attends launch event

Sahm Capital Financial Company, a leading fintech-driven financial company in Saudi Arabia, announced a landmark strategic partnership with Walking Challenge Entertainment Company, a leading lifestyle app designed to motivate healthier living.

2025-09-15T03:26:52.728396+00:00 IST

Qatari PM: Israeli attack grave escalation

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani condemned the Israeli attack on Doha as "state terrorism" and a "grave escalation," calling it a blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and a threat to regional peace.

2025-09-15T01:15:28.019812+00:00 IST

UAE Federal Supreme Court participates in International Forum

The UAE delegation was led by Counsellor Mohammed Albadi Al-Dhaheri, the President of the Federal Supreme Court, and included Judge Shihab Abdulrahman Al Hammadi of the Federal Supreme Court and Mohammed Saeed Nasser Al Shibli, Director of Support Services at the Court.

2025-09-15T01:05:07.342468+00:00 IST

Israeli hostages' kin demand release, prevention of deaths

"The Hostages Families Forum demands that the senior officials in the negotiation team, the National Security Council, Shin Bet, IDF, and Mossad address the following ahead of this evening's discussion: Do everything possible to prevent the killing of living hostages and the loss of those already deceased - Do not allow preventable and deliberate harm to the hostages," the statement read.

2025-09-14T17:56:12.453091+00:00 IST

Arab-Islamic summit convenes in Qatar after Israel’s Doha strike

Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering in the Qatari capital to discuss a coordinated response to Israel's recent strikes on Doha, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks, which Israel said targeted Hamas leadership, have sparked concerns across the region and beyond.

2025-09-14T14:17:31.376952+00:00 IST

US-Israel ties are "durable": Israeli PM tells US Secy of State

The pair, joined by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and the three officials' wives, were guided by Suli Eliav, CEO of the Western Wall Heritage Center.

2025-09-14T14:12:27.504044+00:00 IST

Israel eliminates over 20 Hamas terrorists in August

The IDF killed the head of Hamas cell that infiltrated Israeli territory to take part in the massacre.

2025-09-14T13:09:07.939747+00:00 IST

Gaza: Thousands displaced daily as Israel steps up bombardment

Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City daily amid Israeli bombings, with many forced into the overcrowded al-Mawasi camp. Families face fear, hunger, and unsafe conditions despite it being called a "safe zone." Some consider returning to Gaza City despite ongoing danger.

2025-09-14T11:05:40.944731+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with DR Congo

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo over two tragic boat accidents on the Congo River that caused numerous deaths, injuries, and missing persons.

2025-09-14T09:36:30.965064+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens global competitiveness leadership in 2025

The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its position as one of the world's most competitive nations in 2025, achieving outstanding results across a wide range of international and regional indices. These achievements reflect the success of the country's comprehensive development strategy, the efficiency of its governance model, the resilience of its economy, and the high quality of life it offers to citizens and residents.

2025-09-14T09:35:17.278780+00:00 IST

Over 1.4 billion accounts hacked monthly worldwide: CSC

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users' digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.

2025-09-14T09:34:23.024608+00:00 IST

Israel Strikes Hamas High-Rise in Gaza City

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed striking a high-rise building in Gaza City on Sunday used by Hamas.

2025-09-14T09:34:12.047132+00:00 IST

Rubio to press Israel on Gaza’s future during official visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel on Sunday for an official visit, less than a week after Israeli forces struck Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. The visit coincides with intensified Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip.

2025-09-14T09:31:51.261108+00:00 IST

UAE to launch 'Aid Foresight Programme'

The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council (IHPC) at the UAE Presidential Court has announced that it will hold, starting from 29th September to 4th October 2025, a series of masterclasses for the country's humanitarian leadership by globally renowned experts with a view to equip the participants with up-to-date knowledge about the evolving foreign aid landscape.

2025-09-14T06:37:53.895243+00:00 IST

UN Secretary-General condemns brutal attack in Haiti

Antonio Guterres expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of Haiti.

2025-09-14T01:32:29.984539+00:00 IST

IDF: Hezbollah operative killed in Southern Lebanon airstrike

According to the military, the target had been working to rebuild the Iranian-backed group's military capabilities in the region.

2025-09-14T01:31:38.744395+00:00 IST

Netanyahu threatens Hamas chiefs in Qatar, calls them "main obsta

Netanyahu's statement comes amid repeated Israeli criticism of Qatar for hosting Hamas's top leadership, according to The Times of Israel.

2025-09-13T19:29:52.838673+00:00 IST

Turkish insults and threats against Israeli Μinister

Hundreds of hate messages and threats were sent to Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev from Turkish phone numbers after Turkish hackers leaked her (personal) mobile phone number, as well as those of other government ministers.

2025-09-13T17:59:50.968002+00:00 IST

Afghans express appreciation for UAE’s urgent aid after quake

A cross-section of Afghans has expressed appreciation for the UAE's timely assistance, including the delivery of relief supplies and the deployment of rescue teams to earthquake-hit regions in the south-eastern parts of the country.

2025-09-13T15:38:14.469260+00:00 IST